Tag Archives: Abortion

"Follow Your Shot!"

Posted on March 1, 2020 by suemariericker

I went to a lot of my granddaughter’s soccer practices and games this past year—it was fun to watch her practice and play!  She wasn’t at all intense about the game; my daughter observed that her daughter was more of … Continue reading →

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Moving the Boundaries

Posted on October 12, 2019 by suemariericker

One of my granddaughter’s favorite TV programs involves a small group of Australian school kids who formed an agency to solve mysteries and other puzzles.  In an episode she watched recently, one of the boys entered a race during a … Continue reading →

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A Cold Heart

Posted on April 23, 2018 by suemariericker

I think most people are familiar with the story of Solomon and the moment of intense foreboding when he called for his sword, declaring that he would divide an infant in half to settle an argument between two women: “Then … Continue reading →

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Weighing in…

Posted on October 22, 2016 by suemariericker

I’m pretty sure most people living in the United States right now would admit that tension is extremely high in anticipation of the November presidential election.  It seems that much is at stake, no matter what your political views are—which … Continue reading →

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“High Places”

Posted on March 19, 2016 by suemariericker

We visited Tel Hazor on day three of our trip to Israel and I hoped to write about the experience before Easter because of the Canaanite gods that were worshipped there.  Our guide referred to the female goddess, Ashtoreth—a god … Continue reading →

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“Just Because…”

Posted on July 31, 2015 by suemariericker

  I think most people, whether they are Christians or not, recognize that there are natural consequences for many of the things we say or do—some of those consequences are good, some, not so much.  As I hear news reports … Continue reading →

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A Dangerous Thing

Posted on March 12, 2015 by suemariericker

The opportunity to defend life came to our little town recently and, as in every place where convenience or “personal choice” conflicts with the value God places on the lives of every person, born or pre-born, an emotionally charged situation … Continue reading →

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Liberty and Justice

Posted on October 24, 2013 by suemariericker

The hope of my heart, and I believe the hearts of all people, echoes the sweet benediction of the Pledge of Allegiance, “with liberty and justice for all”; yet I am quite confident that for most, the primary concern is … Continue reading →

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